Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,350 for the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH — a $850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

L3.781.3.56.7

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

HYDROCONQUEST MESH41mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

HYDROCONQUEST MESH72h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

HYDROCONQUEST MESH300m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

HYDROCONQUEST MESH$2,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

L888.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$2,350

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH for its eye-catching dial colors and impressive fit and finish at its price point, with some noting a well-regulated movement losing around 2 seconds per day and others seeing accuracy within COSC specifications. The tapered mesh bracelet is described as a clever execution with emphasized adjustability, offering a neat feature for wrist swelling. However, some owners criticize the bracelet's clasp for lacking on-the-fly micro-adjustments and the potential for pinching, while winding the screw-down crown is considered inconvenient by some. The lume is a point of contention, with one owner finding it disappointing and fading quickly, while another reports it as strong and long-lasting. Overall, owners rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH highly for its competitive pricing and versatile, modern retro aesthetic.

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